Goal:

Status of Use Document: Early Draft

Phase(s):

Operations

Objective:

[ _ ] Identify and allocate space for appropriate building use.
[ _ ] Track current use of space.
[ _ ] Insure optimum use of the facility's space resources.
[ _ ] Assist in planning future space needs for the facility.

Description:

The purpose of space management and tracking utilizing BIM is to efficiently and effectively allocate, manage, and track assigned workspaces and resources. A BIM model will allow the facility management team to analyze the existing use of the space and appropriately manage changes in clientele, use of space, and future changes throughout the facility's lifecycle. Space management and tracking is an application of the record model.

Potential Benefits:

  • Analyze space utilization.
  • Track employee and resource location.
  • Quick decision making for space management requirements.

Levels of Detail Considerations:

Level of detail should be to the level of the record model, including all interior spaces. A comprehensive space database needs to be developed including: room size, room type, location, unique identifier, primary user, facilities, and capacity.

Team Competencies Required:

  • 3D model manipulation
  • Content management application knowledge

Potential Modeling Methods:

  • Record Model

Potential Outputs:


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Quantitative Studies:

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Case Study Examples:

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Software Applications:

  • Model authoring applications: Autodesk Revit, VICO Constructor
  • Model review applications: Navisworks, Navigator, Autodesk Design Review
  • Content management software: Bentley ProjectWise

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